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Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Green Invader: How a Seaweed is Changing Moroccan Coasts

A foreign seaweed called Rugulopteryx okamurae has been causing trouble along Morocco's northern coast since 2017. It's not just an ecological issue; it's also affecting the lives of people who depend on the sea for their livelihoods. Researchers have been keeping an eye on this invader from 2019 t

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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Android's New Way to Share Contacts: A Simple Guide

Google is working on a feature for Android that lets users share contact info just by tapping phones together. This is similar to Apple's NameDrop feature on iPhones. The feature is called "Gesture Exchange" or "Contact Exchange" right now, but the final name might be different. The way it works is

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Nov 14 2025EDUCATION

How Kids' After-School Lives Changed Post-Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic left a big mark on kids' lives, especially their after-school activities. But what happened after the pandemic is still a bit of a mystery. This makes it tough to figure out how to help kids stay active and engaged in good ways. Before the pandemic, kids had lots of options. T

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Trump Case: A New Prosecutor Takes the Helm

The legal landscape in Georgia has shifted with a new prosecutor stepping in to handle the high-profile case against former President Donald Trump and his associates. Pete Skandalakis, a seasoned lawyer and executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, has taken over the reins

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

BBC's Trump Speech Edit: A Lesson in Media Responsibility

The BBC has said sorry to Donald Trump for a misleading edit in a documentary. They made a mistake by cutting his speech in a way that suggested he wanted violence. But they won't pay him the $1 billion he asked for. The BBC admitted that the edit was wrong. It made it seem like Trump was calling f

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

The Trump administration's week of challenges

In a week filled with challenges, the Trump administration faces scrutiny over newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The White House insists these documents do not prove any wrongdoing by President Trump. However, the documents mention Trump over 1, 000 times, including an email stati

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Chicago's Hemp Businesses Face Tough Times After Federal Ban

A recent federal bill has put a damper on Chicago's hemp industry. The bill, which ended a government shutdown, also closed a loophole that allowed hemp products with small traces of THC to be sold as drinks, edibles, vapes, and more. This has left many businesses in a tough spot. Hemp business own

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Nov 14 2025SCIENCE

What Do Americans Really Think About Hidden Memories?

In the United States, a vast majority of adults believe in the idea of repressed memories. This belief is not just held by a few; it's widespread across different groups. Nearly everyone, about 94%, thinks that memories can be hidden away in the mind without a person knowing. Women, especially thos

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

TV Show Sparks Surge in Drug Searches: What's the Deal?

A recent study has uncovered an interesting trend: after the release of the third season of the popular TV show "The White Lotus, " there was a significant increase in online searches for lorazepam. This drug, also known as Ativan, is a type of benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. The study, condu

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

The Marathon Man: Trump's Unconventional Routine

President Donald Trump is known for his relentless schedule, which has left many wondering how he keeps up the pace. At 79, he's not exactly the picture of a typical retiree, that's for sure. Instead of enjoying his golden years, he's burning the candle at both ends, taking calls late at night and e

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